Geely Galaxy M9 vs BYD ATTO 8

Geely Galaxy M9
AED 159,900

Geely Galaxy M9

6 seats · 858 hp · Plug-in hybrid
AED 166,900

BYD ATTO 8

7 seats · 481 hp · Plug-in hybrid
Key specs
SpecGeely Galaxy M9BYD ATTO 8
Starting priceAED 159,900AED 166,900
Body typeSUV · Full-size SUVSUV · 7-seat plug-in hybrid SUV
Dimensions5205 × 1999 × 1800 mm · 3030 mm wheelbase5040 × 1996 × 1760 mm · 2950 mm
Seats67
Powertrain1.5T tri-motor PHEV (Thor EM-P)PHEV, 35.6 kWh LFP battery, dual electric motors + 110 kW engine
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Cargo space2,171 L270 L
Max power858 hp481 hp
Torque1,165 Nm675 Nm
0–100 km/h4.5 s4.9 s
Top speed210 km/h200 km/h
Combined range1,100 km668 km
EV-only range172 km98 km
Consumption22.9 kWh/100 km electric consumption (CLTC, China-spec AWD). UAE fuel-consumption figure not published.10 L/100 km (WLTP combined)
Charging41.46 kWh LFP battery. DC 30–80% in about 15 min (China-spec figure); UAE charging figures not yet published by Geely UAE.DC charging up to 72 kW, AC charging 11 kW, CCS2 port, AC V2L discharging
Airbags99
Driver assistanceLevel 2+ Geely Qianli Haohan (G-Pilot) driver assistance with 360° camera on China-spec trims. The Black Gold edition in China adds H7 with NVIDIA Thor-U. Geely UAE has not published its local ADAS list.BYD DiPilot with 5 millimetre-wave radars and a front ADAS camera: adaptive cruise control, integrated cruise control, traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed limit control, front and rear collision warning, front and rear cross-traffic alert and braking, automatic emergency braking, emergency lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, door open warning, lane departure assistance, driver fatigue and distraction monitoring, transparent panoramic image, 26-inch W-HUD, front and rear parking radar (4 + 4)
Safety index9/10Not disclosed
WarrantyUAE: Geely's official warranty page lists 7 years or 250,000 km, whichever comes first, covering all Geely vehicles and transferable to the next owner. A separate battery or hybrid-system warranty for the M9 is not published.Saudi Arabia: 6 years or 150,000 km vehicle warranty; 8 years or 200,000 km battery warranty
Screens30-inch 6K dash display and 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted rear screen, plus a 32-inch AR head-up display. China-spec cars also have a 12.66-inch instrument cluster.15.6-inch central display plus 10.25-inch full LCD instrument cluster; 26-inch W-HUD (Performance)
Speakers2721
Comfort highlights2+2+2 layout with individual seats in all three rows. All six seats are heated and ventilated in China-spec reviews, and the first two rows have massage. Also dual-chamber air suspension, built-in fridge, folding second-row table and a powered front-passenger legrest. Edmunds measured a very quiet cabin.Seven-seat cabin, 21-speaker audio, ambient lighting and a wireless phone charger. Exterior touches include flush door handles and LED lights.
MotorClash rating★ 4.3 / 5Not disclosed
SummaryEdmunds, InsideEVs and carsales praise the ride, cabin quietness, premium feel, strong performance and value for money. Criticisms are noticeable body roll when pushed, a very soft suspension, and unproven long-term reliability and real-world fuel economy.Not disclosed

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